India, Jan. 13 -- Dreaming of mist coiling around endless coffee plantations, rivers slicing through hidden valleys, and waterfalls roaring like drumbeats? Look no further than Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka's highland jewel in the Western Ghats. This patchwork of emerald hills, rainforests, paddy fields, and terraced plantations is aptly tagged the "Scotland of India". Once you've had your fill of the eye candy nature has carved out, dive deeper into the centuries-old Kodava culture of the area. Whether you are a family, a couple, or a solo traveller, the list of things to do in Coorg is exhaustive enough to suit all preferences.

From ancestral homes (ainmanes) and martial traditions to festivals like Puttari and Kailpodh, you'll find a weal...